Mid-Century Postmodern Memphis Lounge Chair & Ottoman – Italian 1980s – Sottsass Style Multicolor Leather Recliner
A spectacular and highly unusual 1980s Italian Postmodern lounge chair with matching ottoman, featuring a bold tubular frame, reclining mechanism and an eye-catching combination of pastel and black leather upholstery.
The design perfectly captures the playful, sculptural character of Italian Postmodern and Memphis-era furniture, with its graphic tubular construction and unexpected colour palette. The combination of mint green, dusty pink, powder blue and black leather gives this set a particularly distinctive 1980s appearance.
The chair is constructed with a white tubular steel frame and upholstered in genuine leather. A side-operated reclining mechanism, connected to a steel cable, allows the backrest to be adjusted for a relaxed seating position.
The matching ottoman continues the same striking colour composition, with mint green, powder blue and black leather upholstery, and is mounted on a white tubular steel frame with wheels, making it easy to move.
The result is a rare statement piece that sits somewhere between furniture and sculpture — comfortable enough for everyday use, but visually strong enough to become the focal point of a room.
Design
Italian Postmodern / Memphis Style
Attributed to the design language of Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis movement, Italy, circa 1980s.
The playful geometry, tubular construction and contrasting pastel colours are characteristic of the experimental Italian design scene of the period.
Colour Palette
* Mint green
* Dusty pink
* Powder blue / soft grey-blue
* Black
* White tubular frame
The original multicolour upholstery is one of the most distinctive features of this set and gives it an unmistakable 1980s Memphis character.
Details
* Origin: Italy
* Period: 1980s
* Style: Italian Postmodern / Memphis
* Designer: Attributed to Ettore Sottsass style
* Materials: Genuine leather, tubular steel
* Colour: Mint green, dusty pink, powder blue, black & white
* Features: Adjustable reclining backrest, side lever mechanism, matching ottoman
* Set: Lounge chair + matching ottoman
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with its period. Please see photos for the overall condition and details.
Dimensions
Lounge Chair
* Height: 93.98 cm / 37”
* Width: 77.47 cm / 30.5”
* Depth: 144.78 cm / 57”
* Seat height: 40.64 cm / 16”
Ottoman
* Width: 77.47 cm / 30.5”
* Depth: 58.42 cm / 23”
* Height: 40.64 cm / 16”
Shipping & Pickup
Worldwide shipping is available.
Local pickup is possible from MidAgeVintage in Germany. Baden Baden 76532
A truly unusual collector’s piece for lovers of Italian Postmodernism, Memphis design, 1980s interiors and bold vintage furniture.
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